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Supervisory Financial Specialist

  • City, State:
    • Multiple Locations
  • Location/Base:
    • Multiple Locations
  • Level:
    • Mid-Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DO-03
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DO-03: $101,420 - $143,324
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • FM
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL
  • Job Overview:
    • This is an open announcement to solicit candidates to fill positions using AFRL's Direct Hire Authority and is accepting applications from 1 Oct 2024 until 30 Sep 2025.  Please clearly mark on your resume which AFRL location you are interested in applying for.  Locations include Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson AFB), Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB), Valparaiso, FL (Eglin AFB), Arlington, VA, and Rome, NY.
       
      Are you looking to grow as a professional? Would you like to enable the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ability to accelerate technology adoption and transition to the warfighter? If you answer yes, Air Force Research Laboratory has an opportunity for you.
       
      AFRL is responsible for executing Air Force strategic development planning and leading operational experimentation to support the SECAF & CSAF in strategic decisions meeting current and future AF needs. As a key strategic financial specialist, this position will look at integrating and streamlining business practices across AFRL, to provide full life-cycle decision support across Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). 
       
      Position duties include but are not limited to:
      • Supports enterprise and mission priorities at all levels as a Branch Chief or Deputy to the FM Division Chief. 
      • Serves as the Senior Financial Advisor to the Chief of FM & shares fully in the duties, responsibilities & authority for the management of the division. 
      • In the absence of the Division Chief, the incumbent assumes full control & responsibility for the operation of the division. 
      • Oversees the day-to-day operations of FM, regularly mentors & promotes development & training for employees. 
      • Leads the execution of expert financial analysis throughout the branch. 
      • Plans work for subordinates in order to accomplish goals & objectives that integrate organizational & FM objectives consistent with DAF strategic initiatives. 
      • Establishes, revises & reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives & organization design as necessary. 
      • Researches & determines or recommends appropriate actions for issues that impact the organization. 
      • Eliminates barriers to mission accomplishment, promotes team building, implements quality improvements & responds to concerns with regulatory compliance &/or customer requirements. 
      • Sets & adjusts short & long term priorities & prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements & assignments. 
      • Reviews metrics & methods of analyses to assess the efficiency & effectiveness of the FM Division. 
      • Leads the resolution of complex business problems through research & data analyses & determines/recommends appropriate courses of action. 
      • Advises the division & directorate with respect to financial analyses, trends, & program costs. 
      • Prepares & delivers financial presentations regarding financial health to directorate leadership. 
      • Represents AFRL within a variety of installation & functional area organizations. 
      • Meets with key customers & coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policies & procedures & resolves significant problems that arise.
  • Telework:
    • Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
  • Remote Work (CONUS):
    • Negotiable After Selection
  • Required Qualifications:
      • United States Citizenship
      • Males must be registered for Selective Service,see www.sss.gov.
      • Must meet specialized experience at the next lower grade level of the  position  or equivalent in the Federal system. 
      • The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
      • This position may be APDP coded position.  
      • The position may require Financial Management certification.
      • The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.
      • PCS Assistance may be authorized
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Desired Master’s/MBA or equivalent advanced degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant meaningful Master’s degree.
      • Experience with successfully interfacing/collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside financial management.  
      • Strong technical and financial management knowledge, including the ability to use financial models and effectively communicate data and results.
      • Exceptional leadership skills include setting clear expectations, motivating employees and driving accountability to garner desired results.
      • Knowledge/experience of Department of Defense Acquisition requirements; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
      • Experience in building program plans and budget justification products. 
      • Experience of providing written and oral communications to senior leaders.  
      • Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.
      (Req. # 39944)
  • Don’t think you meet every requirement for this position? Studies have shown that many talented candidates don't apply because they assume that they are not qualified and do not feel like they meet every single requirement.  At AFRL we are dedicated to building a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives and talent that enables us to effectively accomplish and accelerate our mission.  So, if you’re excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly to the duties, we strongly encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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